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Reintroduction of at-risk fish in Banff National Park creek ‘historic conservation milestone’

Reintroduction of at-risk fish in Banff National Park creek ‘historic conservation milestone’

“They are the grizzly bear of the water. They are the top of the food chain,” said Mark Taylor, aquatic ecologist team leader for Banff National Park.
'Cautiously optimistic': Jasper residents reflect on future post-fire

'Cautiously optimistic': Jasper residents reflect on future post-fire

"There's no doubt the community will not go away. It’s going to rebuild for sure."
Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ advocate and educator named to Senate

Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ advocate and educator named to Senate

Alberta 2SLGBTI+ advocate, educator and creator of Pride Tape named to Parliament's upper house by Prime Minister
A group of Southern Alberta education workers ink new deal days before it expires

A group of Southern Alberta education workers ink new deal days before it expires

According to CUPE, 41 locals across Alberta — representing over 10,000 school administrative staff, educational assistants, custodial workers and more — will be seeking new agreements
Lawyers argue if man who pointed gun at two men north of Edmonton was acting in self defense

Lawyers argue if man who pointed gun at two men north of Edmonton was acting in self defense

Crown argues Calvin Verbeek came 'looking for a fight' and threatened two men with shotgun, defense lawyer says his client was acting in self defense.
PHOTOS: Surfers showoff best tricks on mountain wave in Kananaskis

PHOTOS: Surfers showoff best tricks on mountain wave in Kananaskis

The Mountain Wave Classic, the only River Surfing Competition in Western Canada, was held in Kananaskis Country on Aug.24.
Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Dumbbell toy from Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set recalled due to choking hazard

Health Canada says a recall has been issued for the dumbbell toy from the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set because of a choking hazard.
'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

'Devastating loss': Hockey world mourns deaths of Johnny, Matthew Gaudreau

Calgary Flames fans joined in an outpouring of love and sorrow for the family of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau with a makeshift tribute at Scotiabank Saddledome.
'It was a matter of time': Wildfire expert breaks down how Jasper became a tinderbox

'It was a matter of time': Wildfire expert breaks down how Jasper became a tinderbox

"As we get warmer, our fire seasons are getting longer, we’re seeing more lightning, and probably the most critical aspect is as temperatures warm, the ability to suck deep moisture out of the fuel, that vegetation … increases almost exponentially with warming."
Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

Alberta RCMP say 15-year-old boy dead after confrontation with officers

A 15-year-old boy is dead after RCMP officers shot him during a confrontation south of Edmonton. Wetaskiwin RCMP say they received a report at about 12:30 a.m.
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